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[Rocketman]

Vic,
I don't think an impasse as such............I believe it is more that the individuals doing most of the work are out busy working in the fields right now.........the beans and corn
have to come off before the next bricks are laid so to speak............I've driven past it a few times over the last few months and it is one impressive building........they have to have
one of the best athletic booster organizations as far as raising money for these projects..........I believe that the gymnasium addition they did a few years ago was paid for entirely
by this group.

In this day and age it is very refreshing to see a group of men/women who are committed to doing things for the love of it.............RM

[Dakota Green]

I think a possible problem with this new facility is that they are trying to drum up some Lincolns and Jacksons and if possible a few Benjamins from people especially former players of the football teams. Every home game this year there was a announcement directed towards the players of years gone by to do their part to contribute to this facility by contributing financially to the project. So maybe besides the fact that the builders of the project are busy doing other projects, maybe the money needed is just not there and borrowing could be out of the question. Even though the building looks like it will be nice, maybe they [ the boosters] bit off more then could chew. Not sure but I think there are some things they could have done besides this project. One thing is they should have built some restrooms on the visitors side. Just my opinion.

[TurNnBurN]

you don't need a good locker room to be a successfully driven program. lol

[caldwell]

Victorian, on 08 November 2011 - 11:38 PM, said:

Just kinda strange how it was started in late July and you can still see the studs inside from the road.

Maybe they are too busy tailgating?

[charliesheen]

I think it's right on schedule based on the "plan" that I had heard. It wasn't going to be ready by this season....they just wanted to have it closed up before winter....which it looks like they are doing right now. From what I know, the portion that's done is paid for....no borrowing. I think they're hoping to have the funds to finish it up by spring. If not, then they may have to fund it thru some type of loan...but I think either way, the plan is to have it finished up by the start of football next summer/fall.

[Osu4me]

Victorian, on 09 November 2011 - 07:57 AM, said:

I agree but they should not have started it if they didn't have it fully funded. At this rate they will be redoing a bunch of stuff the elements will damage this coming winter.....

Sometimes tho it helps when people see what is being built as a way to encourage people to donate more money.

[von]

Osu4me, on 09 November 2011 - 10:22 PM, said:

Sometimes tho it helps when people see what is being built as a way to encourage people to donate more money.

Geez Louise, why is there so much drama,blame it on GW Bush...

[Osu4me]

Von - how do you get drama from that comment?

[Wilco98]

Victorian, on 09 November 2011 - 11:44 PM, said:

For a 3 to 4,000 sf facility?! Give me a break. That thing should have been done in 6-8 weeks and shouldn't cost that much.

Have you seen the plans for the facility?? Have you sat in on the planning sessions for it??? Have you had any input at all into its construction?? I haven't, but I know that even the smallest of facilities can take a while to build and cost more than one would think. You've gotta figure in equipment and materials delays, weather problems, labor shortage/delays, and what the plan calls for. It can take a bit of time to install plumbing and wiring, if needed, especially if everything is being done on a volunteer basis.

Sounds like more than a few volunteers are out in the fields. Get off their backs, or go over and offer to finish the project yourself.

[charliesheen]

Vic....man you get grumpier by the day....settle down old man!!! Read my post above...it was posted before you made your first comment and tells you "what the deal is". It's going according to plan.....there aren't issues. It wasn't planned to be ready now....it'll be done for next season. Hell, they didn't start it until August of this year, how in the world would you have expected it to be ready for this season?

[Wilco98]

Victorian, on 10 November 2011 - 12:28 PM, said:

"Plans" usually have timetables correct?
Why don't you calm the ****** down....I'm just curious what the deal is.

If you're curious, ask questions. Don't come off like an arrogant a-hole who thinks he knows everything.

"For a 3 to 4,000 sf facility?! Give me a break. That thing should have been done in 6-8 weeks and shouldn't cost that much. "

If you'd worded that differently or used a different tone, I wouldn't have jumped on you. Plans have timetables, yes, and by all accounts this one is being followed.

[Hound Dog]

Two words why it is taking so long...

Kuhlman Builders

I'm pretty sure they started the whole thing.

[charliesheen]

charliesheen, on 09 November 2011 - 04:56 PM, said:

I think it's right on schedule based on the "plan" that I had heard. It wasn't going to be ready by this season....they just wanted to have it closed up before winter....which it looks like they are doing right now. From what I know, the portion that's done is paid for....no borrowing. I think they're hoping to have the funds to finish it up by spring. If not, then they may have to fund it thru some type of loan...but I think either way, the plan is to have it finished up by the start of football next summer/fall.

Since nobody seems to have seen this post....I'll post it again....if you have info different than this, then let us know....if not, consider this the reason that the project seems to be stopped.